Hansel and Gretel - Globe Tickets
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About Hansel and Gretel - Globe
Don't miss the Brothers Grimm classic fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel; this adaptation by Simon Armitage was featured in the Evening Standard's 2023 Best Children's Shows to Book at Christmas. Book Hansel and Gretel tickets on TodayTix.
See the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel, siblings who are left in the woods by their parents. They get sidetracked by a trail of treats as they seek to escape. When they arrive at a sweet-covered cottage and meet a sweet-seeming stranger, things aren't quite what they first seem. This outdoor show at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is guaranteed to transport audiences into a winter wonderland and put them in the holiday spirit through a music and poetry-infused show.
Run time
1hr. (Approx, subject to change).
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 5+.
Start date
29th November, 2024
End date
5th January, 2025
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: London Bridge
Directions from tube: Exit the station, following signs for the River Thames/South Bank. As you reach the river, head west and the Globe is by the Tate Modern on the south side of the river.
More information about Hansel and Gretel - Globe
Hansel and Gretel in London is directed by Nick Bagnall (Love’s Labour’s Lost, The Two Gentlemen of Verona) and written by Simon Armitage, who earned a CBE award for his services to literature. Armitage has published over 20 poetry collections and has been a Poet Laureate since 2019. He’s also written multiple other plays throughout his storied career, including Mister Heracles, Eclipse, and The Assassin Tree.
Hansel and Gretel is a musical adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, which was published in 1812. Throughout history, there have been numerous adaptations of the story for stage, film, and television, including the 2020 horror film Gretel & Hansel and the 2024 Netflix anime series The Grimm Variations.
What to watch for
- This show briefly ran last Christmas, but much of the run was canceled due to cast illness.
- In 2018, Simon Armitage received the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry.
- In 1983, a Hansel and Gretel television special was directed by Tim Burton.
- The story of Hansel and Gretel has also been called Little Step Brother and Little Step Sister.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hansel and Gretel - Globe about?
The Brothers Grimm classic fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel, comes to Shakespeare’s Globe in an exciting new outdoor production written by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage.
How do you get tickets for Hansel and Gretel - Globe?
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How much are tickets for Hansel and Gretel - Globe?
Hansel and Gretel - Globe tickets start at £8.
Which theatre is Hansel and Gretel - Globe at?
Hansel and Gretel - Globe is at London's Globe Theatre, which is located at Shakespeare's Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT.
What is the age recommendation for Hansel and Gretel - Globe?
Ages 5+.
What is the running time of Hansel and Gretel - Globe?
Hansel and Gretel - Globe runs for 1hr. (Approx, subject to change).
Who wrote Hansel and Gretel?
This adaptation is by Simon Armitage.
Who directed Hansel and Gretel?
Nick Bagnall directs the show.
Is Hansel and Gretel appropriate for kids?
Hansel and Gretel is a wonderful, family-friendly show that was featured in the Evening Standard's 2023 Best Children's Shows to Book at Christmas.
Is Hansel and Gretel good?
Hansel and Gretel is an exciting, new, and highly anticipated adaptation of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale by multi-award-winning Simon Armitage.
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